EU alerts on cosmetic products: September 2012

Figures to cite

• In September 2012, the European Commission published 6 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 5 in August 2012 and 11 in September 2011. #
• Over twelve months (October 2011 to September 2012), 85 alerts were published, against 93 over the previous twelve months (-9%). #
• The most cited substance in September 2012 is HYDROQUINONE (2 alerts). #
• Portugal notified the most alerts in September 2012 (4). #
• 0 of these 6 alerts give a barcode. #